Jaffa Miami

Not sure why Jaffa isn’t more highly rated. Unlike most Mediterranean places, Jaffa is kosher, which maybe while its psychological, feels like it makes a difference in the taste The authenticity, simplicity, and taste are spot on. Blends Mediterranean flavors with a modern touch. Nestled on the second floor of the Mia Market Food feels traditional. The sabich is a perfect medley of fried eggplant, creamy tahini, and pickled veggies; his the sweet spot for hearty and fresh The hummus is RIDICulously tasty No over-the-top frills—just honest, well-executed dishes that let the ingredients shine. Laid back vibes

I rarely leave reviews, but this place was genuinely one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. I found a hair in my food—not even hidden, just sitting there like no one in the kitchen cared. And right by the kitchen entrance? A dead roach. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. The food itself was bland, oily, and felt nothing like what they claimed it was. Inauthentic and honestly just gross. I’ve had better food at corner spots with half the price and ten times the flavor. The worst part, though? The staff. Incredibly rude and dismissive—and if you’re not white, don’t expect even basic courtesy. The atmosphere was so cold and uncomfortable, like I wasn’t even welcome there. It’s 2025, and this kind of racist behavior should have no place in any business. Save your money. There are so many better restaurants in the area that serve authentic food with real hospitality. This place is a hard never again. And to the staff—when you see this, don’t bother with a “sorry” or a fake invitation for a second chance. This place should be shut down. It’s a miracle it’s still around. You seriously need a health inspection.

A1 great food for plant based vegans including falafel cauliflower and eggplant. Good portion size for the rice bowl. Nice ambiance. Friendly service

Delicious Middle Eastern food. Great service with friendly staff. Good price for Miami design District. Yes hummus, Falafel, Shawarma and more, the chef was nice too.

I’ve experienced the spice kings food at an event in Fort Myers Fl and looked forward to going to his Miami restaurant. You can taste the love in every bite of his food. The deconstructed baba ghanoush is out of this world. Everything that we had was exceptionally good. He came and checked on our table of 49 people to make sure we were all OK and was there anything we needed. If you’re ever in the Miami design district you have to check him out.

Jaffa has great middle eastern food (Israeli). It is conveniently located inside Mia Market. They have a variety of alternative beverages to pair your food with. Great for a quick, simple bite if you are around the area and don’t have much time or a huge budget.

Yummy and high quality Middle Eastern food with vegan options. Ordered a falafel platter and a roasted cauliflower. Both were very tasty and authentic.

Best falafel I’ve ever had outside of Israel! Best is a vibe. Great service. Above all you get a true authentic cuisine that is Glatt Kosher 🔥

Authentic which means limited English. Located in ultra smart mall in 5star food court. Food very good. Moroccan mint tea hit the spot and beef brisket ultra soft and well cooked if somewhat Wet(?). Turmeric cauliflower in display counter and reheated to order. Israeli salad as ever really good. We sat at bar but also to go but we're not given knife or fork or asked if what we ordered was good. So in summary. Good food. Great location. Ok service

This restaurant is located in a pretty upscale food hall in a very upscale outdoor mall. They serve Mediterranean food. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma. It was good. I was impressed with the presentation. I wasn't expecting the multiple tiers of food. All in all a pleasant experience. The food is a little pricey... But, it was good.

This Kosher restaurant located at the MIA Market Food Hall in the Miami Design District offers many healthy options. The modern Israeli cuisine features a diverse lineup of chef driven concepts. We had the Sabich Plate $27 on a three tiered server, the Tumeric Cauliflower $17, and the Moroccan Mint Teapot with two Baklavas $12. Everything was delicious. We ordered at the counter then they brought the food to our table. Service was great.

This Israeli restaurant is located inside the Mia Food Hall at the Design district. I recommend that you park inside one of the garages for better rates than street parking (which is becoming quite difficult to find) I loved what I ordered here which was the Sabich platter. The eggplant was incredible and everything was so full of flavour, from the spicy sauces to the hummus. One complaint that I had was the pricing, it feels elevated. Great pita bread here. Please keep in mind that this is a stand, so you will be going up to the counter to pick it up, yes there are tables to sit at, but not dedicated just to that restaurant. I made a trip from Doral and wasn't disappointed and you shouldn't be either.

Yaniv Cohen is an incredible chef, I'm so grateful for this awesome menu! It doesn't get more authentic!

This was one of the best middle eastern Israeli meals I had in my life and I am from Israel! The food was incredible and the hospitality! Highly recommend and gladly come back again

We ate here with friends the other day. Items consumed were the brussels sprouts, baklava, hummus / pita, falafel and a brisket pita. The food was very good. I especially enjoyed the brussels sprouts, which were sweet and savory. I did not sample the brisket pita or the baklava. Larry S. reported that the brisket pita was absolutely delicious and was an ample serving size with plenty of non-greasy meat. Why is this not a 4 or 5 star review? They charged an auto-tip of 18% AND charged extra for take away (the brisket was consumed off premises) without providing napkins. A service charge shouldn't be assessed without providing service, and if they are charging for take away, all of the associated accoutrements should be provided. While I will return to MIA Market, I won't patronize Jaffa again. The pricing for the food is fine as it's high quality, but the "extras" are not worth it. It felt too nickle-and-dimey.

This is the second place we tried at the MIA Market and it was another miss for us. We ordered the falafel platter which was beautiful. It came with hummus, pita, pickles, and a tomato/cucumber salad. Everything was just kind of bland. I wouldn't say it was necessarily bad, it just didn't have much flavor. I love hummus and falafel, but these were just not great. This was another place that felt pretty expensive too. I would skip this place and market when in Miami and find better food elsewhere.

Turmeric cauliflower and the hummus was the best! Ambiance was awesome! Great service! Come here feel full and healthy!

Highly recommend Jaffa Restaurant!! We visited the Atlantic Village in Hallandale within 2-weeks of opening this new location. Five+ stars for cleanliness, ambiance, décor and service!! They also have the ideal menu; offering both unique/fusion dishes and authentic Middle Eastern favorites. Due to the size of our party, we decided to go mezze/tapas/family-style and ordered lots of different menu items. I can honestly say that everyone was impressed at how authentic and delicious everything was. Being that my hubby is Middle Eastern, I can vouch for it's authenticity. As for me, I will be returning very soon and ordering the Turmeric Cauliflower with Zaatar Tahini all to myself!

What a great find! If you want some BOMB hummus, come here ASAP. Hummus hummus hummus hummus hummus perfection. The pita is excellent too. If you get a chance, chat with the owner, great guy!

After walking the whole MIA market twice since it was my first time there, I decided Jaffa had to be it because of my wife's veganism and my love for Israeli and Middle Eastern food as a whole. Having been to Israel three times, most recently end of 2019, and having grown up with great spots in Puerto Rico and Boston, my experience with fresh hummus has led to a high standard and boy did they deliver. The meat kebabs and hummus were very well seasoned and filling. Cannot wait to go back and will likely call on them to cater an event in the future.

I am absolutely addicted to Jaffa! It's in Mia Market, so I love that I can order a tower of incredible food and carry it over to the bar 10 feet away for a drink. If you aren't eating in the Design District, their takeout travels well (at least the falafel platter, can't speak to the rest yet). I've had Jafffa 5+ times now and it's always consistent and satisfying, no matter who is working the "restaurant" and what dish I order. I can confidently go here and know that my money wasn't wasted on a mediocre meal. It's not cheap, but the quality and quantity justify the cost, in my opinion. Despite the quick service, this food always tastes incredibly fresh. This place is great with friends, coworkers, by yourself, etc. and a superb option for lunches when you need something quick. I'd like to think there is something for everyone here, but in case there isn't, you have all of Mia Market to find stuff for each person in the group. :)

Excellent Israeli food. I mean excellent. We ordered both the chicken, Shawarma sandwich and the chicken Shawarma platter, and everything was outstanding, including the Israeli salad, the pita, the pickles, the hummus, and the chicken. Everything fantastic. A hidden gem.

Absolutely wonderful food ! The owner was so kind and gave us five stars Israeli service! I ordered some shawarma and rice bowl and it was great!

I came from San Diego and was looking for a good hummus place. I was very impressed with the great service and with the amazing food! I ordered the hummus with shawarma and it came in a beautiful impressive display tray! I highly recommend it and definitely be back to eat there!

I ordered the Chicken Shwarma Pita Sandwich and it was very good. I enjoyed the hummus topping and there was a lot of chicken and it was a large portion overall with a lot of taste. I would recommend it. The price for the area was average ($17) but any where else, you would pay around $10-12 but I guess this is to be expected for the Design District. What was annoying that even though I am already paying a premium, there was included gratuity of 18% on the check for a total of $19.69 for a single sandwich. For what? I ordered, paid for my food, and had to pick up my food from the location when the buzzer they gave me started buzzing. I'm okay with having the option of adding gratuity but included at a place where there is no service...that's too far.

Horrible service, the waiter was terrible, and on top after charging me she said I had not paid! I said yes I did , and she called me a liar in Spanish thinking I did not understand. I showed her the ticket... I had paid of course, Horrible experience never coming back to that place.

Solid place. Got the brisket platter. Comes with lots of stuff. Hummus is delicious. Baklava great too.

I stopped at Jaffa because we were looking for a Middle Eastern place to grab a quick lunch. We had the chicken platter, which we shared and the chicken shawarma plate. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The hummus was very very good too. The food came quickly and the service was very friendly. The restaurant was clean. An overall very nice experience for a fresh, fast lunch. I would come back to Jaffa anytime.

Delicious. Chicken shawarma plate and the cauliflowers are the go too. Fast service and food was very flavorful and filling. Lots of outdoor seating options

Guys, I recommend this place 100%! If you're into non-dairy and really tasty food, this is the place to be! The ambiance of this place is really chill vibes. The people that served me were super friendly & accommodating. I ordered my food & was checked on every 20 min. I definitely feel like I need to come back to try that roasted cauliflower with turmeric and one of their sandwiches ! Oh my gosh, the hummus and the tahini sauce is to die for ! So tasty! Recommend this place 100%! Will be back for more

Ever since visiting Israel a few years ago and falling in love with the greatest food in the world, I've been on the hunt for Israeli or even southern Mediterranean food here in the US to at least get close to the freshness and taste of being there. Until today, I've been coming up short. Then I saw Jaffa Israeli Kitchen opened in Hallandale and told my wife this was all I wanted to do on my birthday. We jumped on one of their two mezze starters, got their beef kofta, and dairy free pistachio ice cream. ALL OF IT WAS INCREDIBLE! With their doors open to enbrace today's incredible weather, it was almost like being on the harbor eating in Jaffa. We met the owner/chef Yaniv Cohen, who was wonderful to speak to and hear how he prepared some of the dishes. Make reservations and go. You will NOT be disappointed. Hell, tell me when you're going, Ill go with you. It's definitely in rotation now.

Located on the left side of the st. roch market as you enter! I'm so glad I found this place, especially since I've been craving shakshuka! I saw that on the menu and didn't even bother looking for anything else to eat! My friend and I got there pretty early, around 10-1030am and it seemed like most places were still setting up. We ordered the shakshuka and it was so good! The tahini sauce it came with was also really good too. I'm actually not a fan of tahini sauce but I decided to give it a try anyways. Since my friend and I were splitting it, the employee who brought our food to us offered extra pita bread since it originally only came with one. Every staff member that we interacted with was really nice and sweet!

I visited this establishment and ordered a $21 bowl. I asked for a to-go bowl even though I was eating there because I knew I probably wouldn't finish it. When the attendant swiped my card it was for $27. I was never able to see a screen of what they were charging. It turned out they charged me $1 for ordering the food in a to-go bowl. They also helped themselves to a $3+ tip without ever letting me know that all these charges, including the tip, are being charged unless you request a receipt. This is a counter-style place where you take your food and go. It is very deceptive that they help themselves to so many charges without even having a disclosure or giving the customer an opportunity to add a tip or not. Especially when there is no service other then preparing the food. Very disappointed to feel tricked by this place.

When entering the St. Roch Market Jaffa is the second food place on your left. I walked all of the food hall and returned back here as I love hummus. I consider myself a connoisseur of hummus. So I ordered the Classic Hummus with chickpeas $12. This was very good but not great. The portion waa oversized and when ordering I asked for extra pita for which I was charged. It came with pickles and Israeli salad. Easily can be eaten by two persons. We also ordered a Cauliflower $15. which was the entire head roasted and served on a bed of tahini. Even though we shared and it was delicious we still could not finish. To drink I had a bottle of San Pellegrino next time I will try their minted tea or lemonade as it looked great.

I've frequented Jaffa several times at the St. Roch Market. In my numerous visits, I've never been disappointed. The hummus is fantastic. Thick but creamy texture, dusted with spices and when paired with their crisp cumin-seasoned Falafel, Israeli salad and tahini, a perfect lunch or dinner. Roast cauliflower is beautifully plated and quite exceptionally tasty, slathered with yogurt. Deconstructed babaganoush with roast chickpeas is both a delicious and healthy snack. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Portions are quite large - bring a dining companion!

Good middle eastern eatery. Pretty authentic. I'd come back here again, when I'm in the mood for some falafel and shawarma

Jaffa, one of the vendors at St. Roch Market... Impressive quality and taste. They made fresh falafels, hummus, and all the good middle eastern style fixings generously stuffed into a warm housemade pita. I recommend trying their Falafel pita sandwich. My friend ordered a side of hummus for herself, which of course I wanted to try even though I already had hummus in my sandwich. Ha! I like that it came with a topping of whole chickpeas. Very nice! The "Limonana" is their version of a lemonade (natch) blended with mint leaves. Perfect on a especially hot Miami summer day. Great service. They told us it would take about 20mins before we placed our order and brought our food and drinks to our table.

The food was delicious and service was great. pretty decore, nice atmosphere and beautiful serving platters. we enjoyed the place so much that we went back a few times. The Sunday brunch is amazing! we have plans to go back in a couple of weeks with our friends. highly recommended!!

My wife and I went to lunch at Jaffa cafe inside the food court off 39th street in the Miami Design district. It was a cute cafe and we were greeted with smiles as we sat at the counter. We ordered the turmeric roasted Head of Cauliflower and Roasted Brussels sprouts for an appetizer. The cauliflower came dripping with tahini sauce and cilantro. The chef served up a side of a middle eastern hot sauce and it all tasted pretty darn incredible. Lunch was then served. Not your typical plate of chicken shawarma but a triple tiered presentation with all the typical fixings. My wife had the brisket bowl and we both enjoyed the perfectly matched flavors. Which, because of the portion sized we had a second chance to enjoy for dinner as well. We finished the meal with some mint tea with date honey. If you're even in the design district and looking for a break from the sun, check out the food court at 140 NE 39th Street. Walk between the buildings, turn left, up the escalator and walk straight back. Jaffa is the first cafe' on the right as you enter the food court space. Now, this isn't your typical "mall" food court, this is high end and well deserving business attire and not shorts and flip flops. But hey, it's Miami, that goes too. Great food pouring over with flavors and a very nice atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back to this place for seconds!!! Oh, an I ordered Chef Yaniv Cohen's cook book too! Yeah, I'm hooked. Dr. Todd Narson Miami Beach, FL

Came here to meet a friend who recommended Jaffa for both the yummy food and outdoor dining. You go inside a foodhall to place the order and pickup the food but there are tables outside to sit. Between us we got sabich, falafel pita, deconstructed falafel and deconstructed sabich. We also ordered limonana and Israeli sodas. Our group is primarily vegetarian/vegan and we liked our options.

Great food and great place! Loved the atmosphere and the vibes here I highly recommend

This has to be one of the best middle eastern spots I've tried in Miami. The hummus was out of this world. The baba ganouj was a burst of flavour. The platter was the perfect amount of food very filling and just amazing presentation. I went with the chicken shawarma. Definitely did not disappoint. Highly highly recommmend.

The food court itself looks and smells good. Good atmosphere and many options of food and desserts. We chose jaffa - midterranian food. (glat kosher for who ever need it) Food that reminds me of home. The colors. Taste and spices will probably make mo go there again very soon. My 2 thumbs up !

Plant based diet? Try the falafel platter and the turmeric cauliflower! Both perfect!

This is my favorite restaurant in Miami - the bread is amazing, the spices on the chicken schwarma are delicious!

HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED!!! Don't waste your time to go there to be rushed out, servers on top of your table 10 times within 10minutes. Couscous was cold, fatoush salad had no taste, fries were horrible and owner told us he needs the table when his hostess told us we can have the table for 2 hours. 20 minutes and we were out. When asked the owner what is going on he said we are running a business. Apparently he doesn't know how to run a business and how to treat his first time new customers. I will make sure to share my experience with my 15,000 followers. Extremely disappointed we will never come back again. Never did I experience such horrible hospitality at a new restaurant.

The food was great ! I have all the small salad as an appetizer (hummus falafel tabbouleh tahini and Israeli salad) Everything was really tasty and fresh !! The people how was working there are very clean (wearing gloves and mask) I all so have a shawarma pita . It was just okay ... Took a long time to get served and the food was a bit cold but still good quality. My friends and I will be back on our next trip to Miami!

It may look like your average Mediterranean cuisine, but Jaffa is anything but! It's located in the beautiful Miami Design District, inside of the St.Roch Market. I wandered in with a friend on a Friday evening and saw the collections of vendors and restaurant stalls that the market had to offer. However, Jaffa immediately called my attention not only because we were greeted by the friendly staff, but the incredible aroma of roasted cauliflower, falafel, and the spices just reminded of comfort food from back home. The restaurant was filling up quickly with a line of the customer but the staff still managed to assist every guest with a friendly welcoming attitude and deliver our food in manageable time. I ordered the falafel rice bowl (probably one of the BEST falafels in Miami!!) and my friend ordered the chicken shawarma rice bowl (the spices in the chicken could be smelled from afar). In addition, we shared a whole Roasted turmeric Cauliflower (which is a MUST try dish if you're stopping by) it comes with zaatar spiced tahini and their warm, delicious, fluffy pita bread. The Roasted turmeric cauliflower is such a great option for anyone, especially if you're vegan. Not only is beyond delicious but is such a healthy and satisfying dish (I could eat a whole head by myself!). When our bowls arrived, our expectations continued to be exceeded. The falafels were nice and crispy, flavorful, and chewy. The toppings worked together beautifully. The spiced turmeric rice and tabouleh were packed with flavor, and the tahini had a great consistency and very smooth texture. My friend fell in love with their chicken shawarma. The chicken was packed with wonderful spices creating such a flavorful dish. Everything in their food was filled with wonderful taste and great presentation. By the end of the meal, we were already planning our next visit with a couple of more friends. With so many chef-centric food halls that the St.Roch Market has to offer, Jaffa is truly one of my favorite spots! This place is perfect for groups or a casual date night or any day you feel like taking a break from your busy life!

I recommend this place love the falafels! The rice with falafel and salad is the best.

Have you been to Jaffa? Located in the St. Roch market in the design district on the second floor upstairs. Parking is very easy in this area. If you find a garage it's approximately $3.00 for 4 hours! For Miami that is a steal! Jaffa is inside a food hall, it's very cozy and comfy with lots of other restaurants to choose from. I ordered the shakshuka and it was personally made by Salar which was absolutely delicious! Averagely priced, around $13-15 dollars. So delicious. It hit the spot! No one makes shakshuka like Jaffa or Salar!

Pretty good experience here. Would liked to have seen some less expensive options on the menu, but I opted for the Chicken Shawarma platter which was good. $18 Everything was fresh including the pita which was delicious. The chicken was precooked though and placed on top of the hummus. I had never seen that before and wish the chicken was separate. Overall experience was good. It was a lot of food and I almost couldn't finish it.

I had a lovely falafel pita at Jaffa in the St Roch Market. Very good, but I wish the falafel came fresh from the frier and was super hot and crispy. It seemed more like it was pre cooked and then heated, which is a shame, because if it was super fresh, that would have made it perfect. Love how they gave some pickles on the side and some roasted red pepper sauce for seasoning. Nice touch. Beautifully presented too. Kind of on the expensive side. Baklava was ok.

Yes!! Am super picky about middle eastern food! We drove from Fort Lauderdale to try their food and it was worth it. Huge portions, well priced and reminds me of home! The staff were charming and helpful! Not to mention the atmosphere is spot on. We will be back! Oh we ate falafel, babaganosh, salads, sabich, humus, and a lot of other food lol! Rolling back home ..

This place is so good! The hummus, pita and falafel is the best I've had. The Cauliflower and tahini dish is fantastic. I've been back for more several times.

I was dissatisfied with how hard it is to find. They have no number, or description online or social media on where they are located. Once we asked around & found the place, we had to wait 10 minutes to get our order, even though we sat at the bar instead of the extra seating the place provides. Only 1 person was manning the restaurant! The prices were standard considering its in the Design District of Miami. Despite being out of a couple of the things I had gone with the intention of getting the food was pretty good. If you're in the area and want good mediterranean food i'd recommend passing by, but not making a days trip out of it.

I've eaten in the best home kitchens in Beirut as well as Dubai and this is hands down the best Arabic food in Miami. Amazing flavors. Huge portions. Great service. Great Prices Very friendly staff. This place is a must!!! The Best!!

Bad service!!! Charged too much for literally eating noting!!! The bar tender was really rude, didn't explain nothing about the concept, and didn't seem to be like someone that takes care of the place being working for!!! Definitely not recommended!